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A 7-day Rwanda safari from Kigali with chimpanzee trekking and a cultural village visit in Nyungwe Forest, gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, and a day at Kigali's genocide memorials and museums.
This week in Rwanda combines its two best-known primate treks with a good deal of the country's culture and history. You track chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest and mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, and between them visit Banda and Kitabi cultural villages and the ethnographic museum in Huye. Starting and ending in Kigali leaves a full day for the Genocide Memorial and the city's museums before you fly home.
Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, your guide will be there to meet you and assist with transferring to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to relax after your flight, adjust to the time zone and prepare for the adventures ahead.
Begin your tour with a guided exploration of Kigali. Discover landmarks like the Kimironko Market before continuing on to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Along the way, make a stop at the Ethnographic Museum in Huye, renowned as one of East Africa’s finest ethnographic museums.
Set off on an exciting trek in search of Nyungwe’s chimpanzees during the morning. Following lunch, immerse yourself in a cultural experience at Banda Cultural Village, nestled within the heart of the forest. Engage in music and dance performances, savor local cuisine and indulge in a taste of banana beer.
Travel onwards to Volcanoes National Park, famously known as home to mountain gorillas.
During your tour make sure to stop by the Kitabi Cultural Village. It’s a place to experience activities like basket weaving, milk preservation and cultural performances.
Today, get ready for an adventure at Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll have the opportunity to go gorilla trekking. Immerse yourself in the habitat of these creatures and spend an hour observing them after receiving a briefing at the park’s headquarters. Once you’re done with the trek, return to your lodge and take some time to relax and reflect on this encounter.
The sixth day is dedicated to exploring Kigali while delving into Rwanda’s history and vibrant culture. Start by visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a poignant site that commemorates the victims of the 1994 genocide. Then explore landmarks such as the Presidential Palace Museum and the Campaign Against Genocide Museum. If you have time, wrap up your tour with a visit to Caplaki Craft Village where you can find Rwandan souvenirs to bring back home.
After enjoying breakfast, make use of any remaining time before your flight for last-minute souvenir shopping or further exploration. You’ll then be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your flight. As you bid farewell to Rwanda, take a moment to contemplate the tour you’ve had, filled with cultural encounters and thrilling wildlife experiences. It’s the perfect way to bring closure to your 7-day safari adventure.
Two. You track chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest on the morning of Day 3 and mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park on Day 5.
After a briefing at the park headquarters you trek to a gorilla family and spend an hour observing them, then return to your lodge to rest.
Banda Cultural Village in Nyungwe on Day 3, Kitabi Cultural Village on Day 4, and the ethnographic museum in Huye on the way to Nyungwe on Day 2.
Yes. Day 6 is spent in Kigali, starting at the Genocide Memorial and continuing to the Presidential Palace Museum and the Campaign Against Genocide Museum.
It starts and ends at Kigali International Airport, with time on the last morning for souvenir shopping if your flight allows.
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